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Davao Rep. Duterte Withdraws Amid Assault Allegations

5/5/2025

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Davao City Rep. Paolo Duterte has withdrawn from his reelection campaign following serious allegations of physical assault. Businessman Kristone Patria accuses Duterte of a two-hour attack, during which he was threatened with a knife. Authorities are now scrutinizing CCTV footage from the February incident to determine its validity.

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Davao City Rep. Paolo Duterte has withdrawn from his reelection campaign following serious allegations of physical assault. Businessman Kristone Patria accuses Duterte of a two-hour attack, during which he was threatened with a knife. Authorities are now scrutinizing CCTV footage from the February incident to determine its validity.